Testicular Cancer Treatment in Israel

Professor Chaim Matskin

Leading urological surgeon, oncologist

Testicular cancer is dangerous not only due to its relatively high aggressiveness but also because it primarily affects young men who are in the prime of their lives and, in many cases, plan to have children in the future. This is why specialists at the Top Ichilov clinic always strive to adhere to an organ-preserving approach when treating this disease, which does not negatively impact reproductive function. They develop a personalized therapy plan for each man, which often includes not only the direct removal of the tumor focus but also methods aimed at preventing cancer metastasis and recurrence. Thus, Israeli doctors successfully treat even advanced forms of testicular oncopathologies and provide patients with the opportunity to return to a full life as quickly as possible.

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Treatment Methods

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Testicular Cancer Treatment at the Top Ichilov Clinic

Because malignant testicular tumors are most often diagnosed quite late, already at stages 2-3 of disease progression, the best therapeutic results can only be achieved through a comprehensive approach. This usually involves surgery combined with neoadjuvant and/or adjuvant therapy using modern anticancer drugs, as well as radiological techniques. Thanks to this approach, more than 90% of patients who have undergone testicular cancer treatment at the Israeli clinic have managed to fully recover or achieve long-term stable remission.

• Chemotherapy. At Top Ichilov, new-generation chemotherapy drugs are used that have minimal toxic effects on healthy cells and are even more effective against tumor processes both in the testicle itself and in the surrounding tissues. Chemotherapy is usually prescribed to patients to eliminate metastases and residual cancer cells after surgical removal of the tumor.
• Targeted therapy. An innovative method that can be used as an alternative to surgery for small tumors. Drugs based on monoclonal antibodies can inhibit the process of blood vessel formation in the tumor, disrupting its blood supply, causing cancer cells deprived of nutrition to stop dividing uncontrollably and eventually die. The negative impact on the body is excluded, as targeted drugs are completely harmless.
• Radiation therapy. This method is mainly used in the treatment of seminomas, as non-seminomatous testicular tumors are poorly sensitive to ionizing radiation. Radiation therapy at Top Ichilov is performed using the latest models of linear accelerators, which minimize radiation exposure to healthy nearby tissues and deliver destructive doses of radiation directly to the tumor. Thus, Israeli specialists destroy cancer cells not only in tumor foci but also in the adjacent lymph nodes. This significantly increases the effectiveness of surgical treatment and reduces the risks of postoperative recurrences.
• Stereotactic radiosurgery. A non-surgical method of destroying malignant neoplasms, in which they are exposed to high doses of ionizing radiation. The main advantages of removing testicular tumors with the CyberKnife or Gamma Knife include that these procedures are completely bloodless and painless, and their effectiveness is often comparable to surgery. This is why they are often prescribed as an alternative to surgical intervention for patients with small tumors (a key condition is also the clear localization of the neoplasm and the absence of metastases). In the overwhelming majority of cases, such neoplasms are completely necrotized after just 1-2 sessions of stereotactic radiosurgery.
• Surgical treatment. Depending on the extent of the oncological process, the volume of surgery may vary. If only one testicle is affected, a unilateral orchiectomy is performed; if malignant cells are found in regional lymph nodes, they are also subject to excision. Fortunately for men, such surgeries almost do not affect either reproductive or erectile function. Reviews of testicular cancer treatment in Israel indicate that the doctors at the Top Ichilov clinic perform surgeries very skillfully, without large tissue incisions and while preserving all nerve endings. In the terminal stage of disease progression, a bilateral orchiectomy may be indicated, followed by hormone replacement therapy and, if the man desires, reconstructive plastic surgery.

Diagnosis of Testicular Cancer in Israel

Doctors at the Top Ichilov Medical Center need only 3-4 days to conduct all necessary tests and establish a 100% accurate diagnosis. Patients from abroad can also take advantage of the "Second Opinion" service, which involves a video consultation with one of Israel's leading oncologists. It is enough to simply send the doctor all available medical documents via email, and within a few days, he will provide his conclusion regarding the diagnosis and discuss the most suitable treatment methods in this case. If further examination is required to clarify the diagnosis directly at the clinic, the first consultation will be free of charge.

Day 1. Consultation and Examination

Accompanied by a personal case manager, the patient is directed to the attending physician. The doctor conducts a physical examination, reviews the medical history, and then issues referrals for other tests.

Day 2. Undergoing Tests

If testicular cancer is suspected, patients may be assigned the following diagnostic procedures:

• Ultrasound.
• CT, MRI, PET-CT.
• Biopsy.
• Comprehensive blood tests.
• X-ray.
• Transillumination and others.

Day 3. Expert Conclusion

The results of the diagnostics are reviewed and analyzed at a medical council. After establishing the final diagnosis, the attending physician, together with colleagues, develops an individual treatment program for the patient.

Telemedicine 2020 at the Top Ichilov Clinic

Due to the pandemic that led to border closures, the Top Ichilov clinic launched a program to assist patients with critical illnesses on a telemedicine platform. Telemedicine is not just an online consultation; it is a full-cycle remote medical assistance. Here, the patient receives a comprehensive assessment of their condition, an accurate diagnosis, detailed recommendations, including treatment plans and dosages of specific medications, and, if necessary, the medications themselves, which can be delivered by courier service.

You can order a telemedicine online consultation through our website. All you need to do is fill out any of the application forms or request a callback. Our administrator will contact you and explain in detail how to send the necessary medical information for analysis, help you choose a competent doctor, and carry out all activities related to organizing an online meeting with the doctor. As soon as quarantine measures are lifted, you will be able to continue testicular cancer treatment at the Israeli clinic.

Testicular Cancer: Treatment Costs